Skills

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Job Specifications

Accountant

Sarnia, ON

Introduction

Brunel is seeking an Accountant to support our chemical manufacturing client’s team for a 6‑month assignment. As a member of the Accounting Services team, this position is responsible for supporting inventory accounting, production, variable and fixed cost reporting, government reporting, and audit support.

Responsibilities

Independently carries out varied assignments requiring a broad application of GAAP/IFRS financial principles and internal policies and guidelines
Provides support related to cost accounting and reporting, including analysis of inventory, sales and fixed costs
Applies their understanding of the implications of changes in contractual terms affecting the Olefins accounting area
Coproduct cost accounting and reporting, including analysis of inventory, production and sales
Provides technical expertise and consulting to Accounting Services leadership and manufacturing teams to address financial and accounting issues
Fulfills request for information with external and internal audit, ensuring compliance with internal control policy and processes
Prepare fixed costs and manufacturing cost reporting
Reconciliation of accounts of varying complexity; providing analysis for discrepancies and making adjustments
Completes ad hoc requests, as required
Anticipates and acts on continuous improvement opportunities with the goal to create synergies and maximize our technological investment in S4HANA.
Supports the plan to manage fixed and variable budget and forecast activities
Participates in benchmarking studies and other improvement initiatives

Requirements

University graduate or equivalent with 3-5 years related accounting experience or related field of study with strong accounting emphasis
Professional accounting designation is preferred
Demonstrates strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Demonstrates an aptitude to understand complex processes and computerized financial and operational systems
Proficient use of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with and provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers
Self – starter with proven ability to establish and meet goals and deadlines
Ability to strive for results and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work with a diverse group of company personnel including operations, commercial, distribution and other accounting groups, as well as both internal and external auditors.
Works with the analysts within the Accounting Services team on variance reporting

This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

About the Company

Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent. With 120+ offices and a powerful network of more than 12,000 specialists around the world, we deliver Project and Consulting Solutions, Workforce Solutions and Global Mobility Solutions that transform global projects in Renewables, Conventional Energy, Mining, Life Sciences, Future Mobility, Industrials & Technology and many other sectors. Know more